Bimbos unite!

[purrtykitty]

See, since all the pigments wind up at CCOs, I try to limit what I buy to the ones I cannot live without and pick up the rest at a bargain. Sooo, that's why I only got Gilded Green and Circa Plum. I'll wait for Royal Flush and Tea Time to arrive at CCOs so that I can test them, and then decide to purchase.

 

[Sanayhs]

How come? Isn't there a Bay store near you that got Colour Forms in?

As of right now, Nova Scotia has one freestanding, and that's it. There will be a Bay counter opening soon, but it's not open yet.

 

[KikiB]

I mean I could have waited, but I don't get to the CCO very often and I really wanted those ones that badly since they go with a lot of my summer looks and ironically, the paints I just bought. I will get the other two at the CCO if they arrive-and a backup of Jardin Aires.

 

[stv578]

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Originally Posted by stv578 How come? Isn't there a Bay store near you that got Colour Forms in? As of right now, Nova Scotia has one freestanding, and that's it. There will be a Bay counter opening soon, but it's not open yet.

I see! My bad. I think I take for granted that we have MAC counters at just about every Bay store in Toronto and surrounding areas! It's one of the reasons I never worry about things selling out too quickly.

 

[AudreyNicole]

Hi girls! I wanted to post first, and then go back and read the PAGES AND PAGES I have missed! GO bimbos!

Need the bimbo dust more than ever - my husband is on the plane to Philadelphia as we speak for his job interview! Hopefully all goes well, and we will know something tomorrow or Saturday. We are both very optimistic. We hate living in Florida, and it is insanely expensive to live here. We want to move home so badly, and this could be our chance! I am in need of a bit of advice, and have to vent a bit - hope you girls don't mind

Ok, first a little background. When we moved here, my entire family (husband and kids, parents, sisters and grandmother) all moved together. We were a very close knit family, and my mom didn't want to move unless we all did it. In the 4 years that we have lived here, everything has changed drastically and not for the better. My grandmother has passed, my parents are going through a messy divorce after 30 years of marriage, my one sister met a deadbeat and her entire life has gone to the toilet... I feel this place is toxic, and I can't wait to get out of here. My problem is this - my mom is giving me HORRIBLE grief about moving. She wants to go home too, but her finances won't allow it right now. I had told you all before that my husband has been out of work, and she thinks he should take a job making less than half of his old salary, JUST to stay here. She doesn't understand that my husband and I don't WANT to stay here. I love my mom, but the fact of the matter is, in all of these changes, we are not as close as we once were, and I am, for the first time in my life, wanting to do something drastic (a 1,000 mile move is pretty drastic IMO) and her input isn't swaying me. I have to think about my husband and children and our family.... But it is so hard to be hopeful and excited of the possibilities when she is hanging all of this guilt over me. I am so anxious to hear how my hubby makes out at the interview, but at the same time, dreading the possibility of having to tell my mom we are leaving... how do I deal?

Sorry for being such a downer, but I am just in a whirlwind of emotions, and I don't how to feel...

Ok, on a happier note, off to read allllll of the stuff I missed! *hugs*

 

[Sanayhs]

Ack! Audrey, you should definitely be hopeful and excited about how your husband makes out with his interview. It's quite unfair of your mother to lay this guilt on you. You absolutely need to think about what's best for you, your husband and your kids - and staying in Florida isn't that. If you were to give in to her, you'd be making one person happy, but you'd be letting down five people, including yourself. At the end of the day, it's yourself that you really need to be happy with; if you have the chance of moving back home and don't, you will regret it and feel you have done the wrong thing for your family.

It's unfortunate that she's making this more difficult, but it should not stop you. It's hard, but you need to try to push away this guilt, because you are not doing anything at all wrong.

 

[Sanayhs]

Now that they've taken the money back out, let's discuss quite how badly my bank screwed up: the amount of money that mysteriously showed up in my account was $40,934.61.

 

[kobri]

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Originally Posted by Sanayhs Now that they've taken the money back out, let's discuss quite how badly my bank screwed up: the amount of money that mysteriously showed up in my account was $40,934.61.

I would have passed out! I thought it was something small like you didn't realize that your GST cheque came, but holy moly!

Audrey you could think of it this way, you are moving for the sake of your relationship with your mother (stay with me), cause if you stay because you feel guilty and you hate it there etc you will end up resenting her, so logically (my logic anyway) you should move if you have the chance so that you will be happy and not resentful and maybe when your mom gets things sorted out she will move back too and you will have made it easier because she is not leaving her family behind to move back. It's a difficult spot to be in.

There are some places that are just toxic. My family moved into this one house and it just seemed to be all downhill from there until we moved. It was like the house cursed us or something.

 

[AudreyNicole]

Awww, you threw me a bimbo birthday party, and I missed it

Thank so much for all of the birthday wishes - you girls are the best!

I didn't get any giftcards, but it was an "all cash gift" birthday so I'm getting more MAC anyway!

 

[Susanne]

Audrey, I know how you feel. My parents got divorced last year after 28 years of marriage, they already split up in 2004. I tried so hard to be there for my mom, to help her where I could and make life as good as possible for her. But we argued more and more and I realized that we both must live our own lifes if that makes sense. I cannot adjust my life to hers.
We still live very close to eachother (5 min away), but don't see us more than once a week usually. I really have the feeling that this is better for our relationship.

Follow your heart and go your way with your little family. She will always be your mom, even if you make a decision against her

 

[elegant-one]

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Originally Posted by AudreyNicole but at the same time, dreading the possibility of having to tell my mom we are leaving... how do I deal? Sorry for being such a downer, but I am just in a whirlwind of emotions, and I don't how to feel... Ok, on a happier note, off to read allllll of the stuff I missed! *hugs*

Aw, we all left you tons of Birthday stuff to read too...don't burn your eyes out with all the reading

On the family thing...having been 'there' over the 30 years we've been married...NEVER do things based on what parents want on either side. Ya love 'em, BUT. After so many years, DH & I finally put our foot down & said this is our married life & we want to do what is best & makes us happiest as a married couple. It was the best decision we ever made.

We treat our son & his wife with the same respect (& distance) that we wanted & they are so grateful & loving towards us because of this.

Oh, & you HAVE to get Salsarose! I'm in love with this color

I wore it today in 90 degree heat all day & it still looks like it did first thing this morning

 

[elegant-one]

Wow, I saw sooo much makeup today! And, I've been totally jacked up on caffeine from my Vanilla Latte....DH has been laughing at me all evening! But then, he is used to me being crazy

The Rich Metal Highlighters are really pretty colors & the texture was so soft. I thought they were pretty close to the Shiseidos Hydro powder shadows. I got Deep Deposit, the 187 brush set, 2Pop Circle, Inner Hue, Royal Flush, Fast Thrill, Too Faced Bronze Bombshell liner - gorgeous! And Gigglegirl - Play On Plums

Seriously - it is so so pretty on!

I didn't like the CF powders so much - they seemed chalky. But maybe that was because I'm used to the pretty pigment in the MB?

OK, I must go water all my flowers outside since they were neglected all day in this 90 degree heat. I love my flowers

 

[coachkitten]

Audrey glad to see you back!

We miss you a lot around here! I agree with what everyone said above. You need to do what is right for you, your husband, and your children not your mom. I really hope that everything goes really well on your husband's interview and keep us posted!

Sending you lots of

!

 

[purrtykitty]

Audrey, you and your husband have to decide what is best for your family. If FL was too expensive under your previous financial situation, then it will certainly be a hardship on your family to live on 1/2 the previous income. You might be able to meet your basic needs, but what about saving for emergencies, general large expenditures, and college for your boys? I understand your whole family moved with you to FL, but it's not like you twisted their arms. If your mother really feels strongly about staying near you (even if it is just for emotional support) is it possible for her to live with your family in PA until she gets back on her feet financially? I know it's not easy having a parent live with you, but just your offer (assuming that you and your husband are willing to go through with it if she accepts) might assuage any fears she has about you leaving. Best wishes on your husband's interview!

And for the fun stuff...I can't wait to see what you get with your birthday moolah! I'll let you know how Merrily compares to Salsarose, once I get my hands on it. Salsarose has been in my handbag all week in anticipation of my counter receiving Merrily!

 

[Sanayhs]

Salsarose is SO PRETTY!

 

[CantAffordMAC]

Audrey...I'm sowwy you are going through this. Make the decision thats right for YOU and your family. I know you hate it down there....so tune your mother out and come to Philly. Me and you can go shoppiiiiiiing

 

[coachkitten]

sanayhs I can't believe that they deposited $40,000 + in your account! I would have had a heart attack!

How quickly did it take them to take it out? You could have gotten all of us a lot of Cult of Cherry stuff with that!

 

[gigglegirl]

Way to go elegant-one, hope you love Play on Plums as much as I!

Audrey--I'm wishing you the best. I certainly know about mothers and guilt trips--it is certainly hard to not fall for it, but you truly need to do whats best for you and your family, not just b/c one person may be a bit sad to have you guys move away.

good luck to your husband with his interview! And I wish for you guys to move out of the humidity--back to real falls and winters!

Okay fellow makeup bimbos--was running late, put on makeup had breakfast and ran out the door to the bus. So I missed packing a lunch, which is alright since our building is attached to an underground mall. But I realized I FORGOT MASCARA! blah I always forget that!

I had what I thought was a nice eye, finally used Cocomotion pigment I bought from a girl on here, and used some with some *I remember* grey from Pink Split in the crease. A bit of grain in inner corner of the eye.

Alas, what insanity! One more day of work then the weekend! but grrr, its marking. oh well!

 

[CantAffordMAC]

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Originally Posted by gigglegirl interview! And I wish for you guys to move out of the humidity--back to real falls and winters! But I realized I FORGOT MASCARA! blah I always forget that!

LoL well real winters anyways....we didnt get a real fall last year, had a long summer and then jumped into winter.

Fall is my favorite season, damn it!

I always forget mascara....I dont like to wear it cuz i hate taking it off lol. Im soooooo lazy

 

[KikiB]

Good to hear from you Audrey! I would just tell your mom that you are making the best decision for your family, that you guys can't afford to live in Florida. You are old enough to make your own decisions and yeah, she will be mad, but you've got three kids and a husband to worry about.

I saw tons of makeup too. I am not getting anything more from Colour Forms...everything else is just not screaming out at me. However a lady I know who worked at Lancome for awhile just went back there, and I preordered the Fashion Queen palette. It's $52.50 and it has 6 shadows and a blush. I am definitely going to be getting some use out of that! If I somehow get a ton of money I want the MJ Daisy set. But anywhoo, I get it tomorrow before work, plus the GWP...and she's throwing in extra goodies for me (we've known each other for awhile, she did floor moves at my store). Hell, she gave me an extra comb today!